Physical Therapy Clinical Specialist - Physical Therapy Unit - Full Time 8 Hours Day (9:00 AM to 5:30PM) (Non-Union, Non-Exempt)

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Assists in monitoring utilization of department resources, including staff, equipment, supplies and space. Completes all required documentation. - Continues professional development and maintains current clinical competency. - Demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assess patients and complete other clinical responsibilities from a developmental perspective. - Evaluates patients and provides physical therapy services according to department standards. - Participates in clinical education program for physical therapy. - Participates in development and implementation of treatment programs appropriate to area of specialty. - Participates in orientation and training of department and other hospital staff. - Participates in recruitment and retention efforts. - Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess the developmental level of adolescent patients and to incorporate this information appropriately into treatment planning and delivery of individualized treatment and patient/family education that is specific to the needs of the adolescent patient. - Possesses the knowledge and clinical skills necessary to assess...